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After suffering an invasion of Ukraine, a relocation to Prague and a massive office fire, GSC Game World is steadily rebuilding after the release of Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl.
Following the game’s release in November, GSC Game World has continued to hire new employees. With the game’s massive sales already bringing the project to profit, the studio is sizing back up to continue work on the title post-launch.
Stalker 2 devs expand for post-launch
With updates planned to address A-Life issues and reintroduce cut content, the studio is continuing to hire new devs. As the studio continues to hire, a roadmap of updates is also in the works to be more transparent with fans.
Via ITC, the Stalker 2 developer has hired more than 50 developers in the last few months. By the time of the title’s Gamescom showing in August 2024, the studio had a total of 220 developers. The studio now has over 270 developers.
GSC Game World isn’t the only Ukrainian game studio to continue hiring, but it is the most successful. With more than 50 new hires since the release of the game, the studio is a market leader for Ukraine which, let’s be honest, is expected of a studio that took down the region’s internet on launch day.
With millions of players still excited for the future of the game, GSC Game World’s Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl is a massive success. While the studio is focused on improving the core gameplay for the time being, there are also expansions in the works that will offer “fresh perspectives” on the Zone.
Additionally, GSC is working on more advanced mod tools for the future so that fans can create more powerful mods. Nevertheless, modders are still creating some truly fantastic mods such as Stalker Infinity and the brilliant Desolation pack which makes the game much harder.
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S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl
- Platform(s): PC, Xbox Series S, Xbox Series S/X, Xbox Series X
- Genre(s): Action, Adventure, RPG, Shooter, Survival Horror
